Dallas and Fort Worth Real Estate Podcast with Tanika Donnell

People ask me all the time about what will happen if they put off their real estate goals. After all, how much difference could waiting just one more year to buy or sell really make? The answer may surprise you. With interest rates on the rise, the average buyer’s monthly payment could be significantly less affordable in just 12 short months. And that’s not the only factor to consider. To learn more about what will happen if you wait until next year to buy or sell, watch this short video. Learn more: http://www.tanikadonnell.com/what-will-happen-if-you-wait-to-buy-or-sell/

Are you thinking of buying a home in 2019? Why wait? There are three great reasons to do so right now, and I’ll go over each of them for you today. First of all, prices will continue to rise, so waiting will only cost you more money. To find out why else you should buy a home this winter, watch this short video. Learn more: http://www.tanikadonnell.com/homebuyers-buy-now-start-building-your-equity-for-the-future/

With some upcoming changes in inventory amounts and buyer demand, news outlets will most likely begin writing some stories. These writers are going to be talking a lot about how prices are falling, but they’re simply wrong. What we’re soon to experience is a softening in home prices, which simply means that homes aren’t appreciating as much as years before. We won’t see home values depreciate anytime soon. To learn more, watch this short video. Learn more: http://www.tanikadonnell.com/the-difference-between-softening-prices-and-falling-prices/

Did you buy a new home? Congratulations! I know that this is a really exciting time, but before you decide to unpack all of your moving boxes, there are five things you need to do first. The first thing you have to do is change the locks on the door. Although this may seem obvious, it’s important for your safety and security. To learn more of your to-do list, watch my latest video. Learn more: http://www.tanikadonnell.com/5-things-you-need-to-do-before-unpacking/

As a homebuyer, if you look at a few resale homes during your home search, you might get the feeling that if you buy one of them, you’ll be getting someone else’s poor design ideas, lousy maintenance, and lack of cleanliness. This is why many homebuyers elect to buy a newly constructed home instead. While it’s true that they typically cost more per square foot, the extra cost is worth what you get in return. Today I’ll share three major benefits of buying a newly constructed home instead of a resale home. To find out more, take a listen. Learn more: http://www.tanikadonnell.com/3-reasons-you-should-consider-buying-a-newly-constructed-home/

Should you try selling your home as-is? The answer is more complex than “yes” or “no,” so today I’ll go over a few factors you should consider before making a decision. The first is your home’s price. Most homebuyers want a home they can easily move into, and they’re often willing to pay more for that opportunity, so unless your home is priced low enough to compensate buyers for its needed repairs, it may sit on the market.

Buying or selling your home is a big process with a lot of moving parts to deal with. Can you handle all the aspects of a transaction by yourself? If you value your money, time, and mental health, probably not. That’s why today I’m addressing the question, “Should you hire a Realtor?” Amazingly, my answer isn’t yes.

Is renting the right choice for you? Probably not. In the state of Texas, in particular, purchasing property holds a number of key advantages over renting or leasing. Today I would like to highlight three things you should consider if you have been thinking of leaving the rental race.

A lot goes into a home purchase. If you’re a first-time buyer, or have been out of the market for some time, it’s natural that you have some questions about the real estate process. Today I’d like to share three important tips to help you prepare for your next move. The first of these tips is to work in conjunction with a trustworthy real estate agent.

Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, staying informed about current market conditions is critically important. Today I’d like to give you some insight into today’s real estate trends by answering a few common questions. For one thing: Who has the upper hand in our market right now?